It's time to find your way to Prescott. The real estate in Prescott is one of Arizona's best kept secrets right in the open.

You see, most people know about the values in Arizona real estate but they also know that Arizona is hotter than blazes most of the year. I remember a trip to Havasu City in the month of May to pick up my mother-in-law who lived there at the time to visit family in our cooler state. Once I arrived, I exited the car to make a phone call – this was back in the days when cell phone coverage was nonexistent in such places. The heat hit me like a nightmare of hell. I remember thinking that hell is anything like this I must never go there. A few souls like it just fine but most of us don't at all. The drive back through this portion of the state toward home felt endless. I was selfishly grateful when we were able to have her return home by bus rather than making the return trip once again to that scorching place.

Imagine my surprise when I first visited Prescott Arizona. Here was a stunning virtual paradise in the middle of this arid overheated state. It was like spring and this was the end of July. Temperatures from Texas to California were in triple digits but here was this oasis. it was amazing. Everything about Prescott was pleasant and delightful and green and there was even rain. I found out that winters there are mild the slightest bit of snow most years is all that can be expected. Home values are even better than towns like Phoenix and Scottsdale. There is plenty to do in the area as well.

What about Prescott, AZ real estate prices? According to real estate website Trulia, the median sales price of a home in Prescott $269,450. Listing prices peaked in April but came back down quickly. If you like to calculate by the square foot, the average price in Prescott's $144 per square foot. Here's one of many bonus facts about a home in Prescott. Both public and private schools tend to be rated high, the top 3 5 out of 5 stars.

Trip advisor lists 10 parks and natural preserve areas open to the public for recreation and exploration.Here's just one of many: Watson Lake. What's to do? Photography, hiking, kayaking and yes, golfing. Golf!Check it out.

This is year round action too. These photos are from January to Midsummer.